{"id":2000123647,"date":"2026-08-26T14:32:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000123647"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:32:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:32:44","slug":"celebrities-pay-tribute-to-dolly-parton-after-her-death-at-80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/celebrities-pay-tribute-to-dolly-parton-after-her-death-at-80\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrities pay tribute to Dolly Parton after her death at 80"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Parton died at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her death was announced by her nephew Bryan Seaver, prompting an immediate outpouring of grief from artists who knew her personally and others who grew up inspired by her work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the most touching tributes came from Taylor Swift, who described Parton as a rare combination of grace, strength and generosity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swift said Parton encouraged people to remain true to themselves while using her life to inspire others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swift also highlighted Parton’s work beyond music, particularly her commitment to children’s literacy through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swift and Travis Kelce recently donated $2 million to the programme, and Parton had publicly acknowledged the contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyonc\u00e9, who brought Parton’s music to a new generation through her cover of \u201cJolene\u201d on Cowboy Carter, also remembered the country legend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She described Parton as a guiding figure whose talent, determination and individuality taught generations of artists how to be themselves. The two also collaborated on songs featured on Beyonc\u00e9’s album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Miley Cyrus, the loss was deeply personal. Parton was her godmother and had been a close presence in her life for years. Cyrus described her as one of the purest souls and shared her heartbreak after the news of her death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country star Reba McEntire remembered Parton as a longtime friend, thanking her for the love and music she gave the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kacey Musgraves also expressed her pain, while Maren Morris shared memories of performing with Parton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul McCartney joined the tributes, recalling his first meeting with Parton in Nashville in the 1970s. He praised not only her musical ability but also her generosity and humanitarian work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hollywood figures also remembered her warmth. Jamie Lee Curtis thanked Parton for everything she gave the world, while her 9 to 5 co-star Lily Tomlin shared a photo of the two together with a simple expression of grief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Octavia Spencer, Carol Burnett, Sally Field and Sarah Jessica Parker were among others who celebrated Parton’s kindness and extraordinary legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From country music to Hollywood and global pop culture, the tributes have revealed the remarkable breadth of Parton’s influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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